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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.09, 443.37 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.09, 443.37 and 272.28 is: 406.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.09 : 443.37 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.09/443.37 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.09x = 443.37 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.09x = 120,720.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,720.78/297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.34

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